Expect delays in Pacifica starting Wednesday, Oct. 21: a large pile-driving crane is being moved through town to help stabilize the damaged Municipal Pier, the city said. Moving it and its equipment into place will take three to five days.
Why it matters: If you drive near the beach, plan for detours and less parking all week.
Where it hits
- Traffic delays and temporary detours near Beach Boulevard and Santa Rosa Avenue, where Power Engineering Construction Co. of Alameda is building a pad for the crane.
- Parking affected on Montecito Avenue, Santa Rosa Avenue and in the City Council Chambers lot.
The city has not said how big the crane is.
Why the pier needs it
The L-shaped, quarter-mile pier has been closed since cracks appeared in June, which led to the demolition of a cafe, Bay City News reported.
The city called the work "temporary emergency measures intended to assist in stabilizing the pier, protecting public safety, and safeguarding Beach Boulevard and adjacent public infrastructure while the city evaluates longer-term repair options."
Also on Pacifica's ballot: Measure BB, the 1-cent sales tax. And with rain expected this week, see our king tides flood guide.